Program Analyst

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☕ Washington – Remote

☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $77k - $91k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

📋 Program Manager

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Circular Action Alliance

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2022

🍽️ Food & Beverage

🏭 Manufacturing

📦 Logistics

Food & Beverage • Manufacturing • Logistics

Circular Action Alliance is a nonprofit, producer-led Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) that coordinates and implements extended producer responsibility (EPR) and stewardship programs for paper and packaging across multiple U. S. states. CAA provides harmonized compliance services, producer registration and reporting, program administration, and stakeholder engagement to advance an efficient, effective circular economy for packaging materials.

📋 Description

• Conduct analysis of Washington’s Recycling Reform Act program obligations and waste management systems • Support development of Washington’s program plan due to the Washington Department of Ecology on October 1, 2028 • Track and assess baseline conditions in Washington’s waste management systems • Identify opportunities to improve waste management system access, capacity, and investment • Support CAA’s contributions to the Department of Ecology needs assessment • Review baseline data and perform ongoing data and policy analysis • Support annual reporting requirements and ongoing improvements to Washington’s EPR program operations • Gather, validate, and analyze data about Washington’s waste management system • Maintain system mapping of EPR-relevant waste infrastructure, policies, recycling, composting, and reuse/refill programs • Review and contribute to program plans, guidance, annual reporting, and feedback on proposed regulations • Prepare briefs, white papers, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders • Contribute to compliance risk assessment and performance-target tracking • Provide Washington-specific analysis to Data and Analytics and Material Services teams • Contribute to development of KPIs and program-success metrics • Monitor and report progress toward waste-diversion and recycling targets • Support development of protocols for future studies required for program implementation and assessment • Develop and maintain data-quality standards and documentation • Support design and implementation of data-collection frameworks • Represent CAA in external meetings as assigned and manage certain interest-holder relations • Perform other related duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, including Sustainability, Environmental Management, Data Analytics, Public Policy, Environmental Law, Environmental Science, Data Science, Urban Planning, or Engineering • 3+ years of experience with solid waste management data analysis, including in Washington • 3+ years of experience with data analysis, data visualization, and system mapping • Experience working with environmental agencies or utilities on reporting, permitting, or program development • Background in waste characterization studies, recycling facility operations, or municipal solid waste planning • Experience with solid waste management data in Washington, including waste characterization, reporting mechanisms, recycling, composting, reuse/refill operations, and facilities • Knowledge of packaging material flows, recycling markets, and commodity pricing dynamics • Familiarity with environmental justice mapping tools such as EPA EJScreen or Washington Environmental Health Disparities Map • Understanding of circular economy principles, packaging design for recyclability, and end-of-life material management • Familiarity with national waste and recycling data systems, such as EPR reporting and MMBC/Recycle BC systems • Experience with Washington state and local regulators • Knowledge of Washington product stewardship laws, packaging and paper-product EPR, and solid waste management statutes, regulations, and ordinances • Familiarity with data validation, governance, and integration best practices • Ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights • Ability to translate raw data into summaries, dashboards, and reports for executives and regulators • Ability to synthesize and visualize data using tools such as Power BI • Ability to leverage data science and analysis tools is preferred • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills • Ability to work with remote employees across varied geographies and time zones • Ability to work in a dynamic, rapid-paced environment with flexibility • Data analytics, project management (PMP), or environmental auditing certifications are a plus • Must be based in Washington State

🏖️ Benefits

• Regular travel within Washington and occasional out-of-state travel may be required for site visits, stakeholder meetings, etc. • Equal employment opportunity employment consideration • Application-process accommodation support